New Zealand T20I Squad Announced for South Africa Series; Key Players Rested After India Final
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New Zealand Rests 8 Key Players for South Africa T20s; New Faces Emerge
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News18•11-03-2026, 10:25
New Zealand Rests 8 Key Players for South Africa T20s; New Faces Emerge
•New Zealand announced its squad for the five-match T20 series against South Africa, starting March 15.
•Eight players from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, including Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips, have been rested due to a packed schedule and upcoming IPL/PSL.
•Mitchell Santner will captain the first three T20s, with Tom Latham taking over for the final two matches.
•Catene Clark, Nick Kelly, and Jaden Lennox receive their maiden T20 call-ups; Dane Cleaver also joins the squad.
•Selector Gavin Larsen emphasized managing player workload and developing new talent for the upcoming World Cup cycle.
